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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,310.20, 1,964.76 and 488.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,310.20, 1,964.76 and 488.32 is: 732.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,310.20 : 1,964.76 = 488.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,310.20/1,964.76 = 488.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,310.20x = 1,964.76 × 488.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,310.20x = 959,431.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,431.60/1,310.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.28

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